What do these phrases from the Preamble mean? Write your interpretation beneath the phrases. ( 1 sentence)
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The phrases "and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means that the intention is to ensure and protect the freedoms and rights of both present and future generations.
The phrase "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America" means that the purpose is to officially authorize and put in place this Constitution as the fundamental law for the country.
To "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means to guarantee and protect the freedom and rights enjoyed by the current citizens of the United States as well as future generations. By stating "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America," it means that the purpose of the Constitution is to set up a system of laws and principles for governing the country.
The phrase "and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means that the purpose of the Constitution is to protect and ensure the freedom and rights of both the present generation and future generations of citizens.
The phrase "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America" means that the Constitution is being formally enacted and established as the supreme law of the land for the government and governance of the United States of America.